The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 25,900

€ 26,000

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 1.5 cm narrower and 1 cm lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1423
1765
1995
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1423 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4292
2699
4292
4292 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.79 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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10.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
10.4 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
43 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
670 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
670 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
341 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L